- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Libya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Libya
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 44% cheaper than in Libya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (8 Dinar) | 29 Dinar | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (12 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (5.236 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (1.728 Dinar) | 3.665 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (3.456 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (7 Dinar) | 3.593 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (7 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (5.236 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (2.618 Dinar) | 2.904 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (3.299 Dinar) | 3.282 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (3.927 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (1.100 Dinar) | 0.705 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 10% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (1,309 Dinar) | 1,125 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (681 Dinar) | 831 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (314 Dinar) | 53 Dinar | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 682 Dinar | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 533 Dinar | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 54 Dinar | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (785 Dinar) | 1,014 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 402 Dinar | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 16 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (3.927 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 5% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 181 Dinar | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (157 Dinar) | 147 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 385 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 211 Dinar | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 17% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 40,510 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (1.346 Dinar) | 0.198 Dinar | + 580% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 55 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 19% cheaper than in Libya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 12 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 19 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (20 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 8 Dinar | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (3.142 Dinar) | 4.638 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (2.095 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (8 Dinar) | 5.515 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 23% cheaper than in Libya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (31 Dinar) | 51 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (16 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40 Dinar | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (79 Dinar) | 178 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (8 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (4.713 Dinar) | 3.351 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (4.760 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.134 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 65 Dinar | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 9 Dinar | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 16% cheaper than in Libya
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